Farm & Retail Donations Specialist

Arkansas Foodbank; Lexa (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Foodbank is seeking a Farm & Retail Donations Specialist to grow food donation partnerships with local farmers and retail partners in the Delta region. The role supports daily operations at the Delta location, including receiving product and coordinating logistics, while serving as a key organization representative in the community.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree with two years of relevant experience, proficiency in Word/Outlook/Excel, and a valid Arkansas driver’s

Qualifications

• Associate degree (Business or related) and two years of experience in purchasing, food sourcing, donor relations, retail operations, or supply chain.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening, with valid Arkansas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local farmers, retail stores, and other donors.
• Identify opportunities to increase donation volume and frequency.
• Coordinate farm and retail donations, including scheduling and logistics.
• Receive and document incoming shipments at the Delta location.
• Assist with daily operations and coordinate with Warehouse and Transportation teams.
• Travel within the Delta region as needed.

Skills

Donor relations

Retail operations

Supply chain

Education

Associate degree (Business or related)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Description

The Farm & Retail Donations Specialist develops and cultivates food donation partnerships in the Delta region, focusing on local farmers and retail partners. This role also supports daily operations at the Delta location, including receiving product and coordinating logistics, while serving as a key Arkansas Foodbank representative in the community.

Arkansas Foodbank team members demonstrate commitment to our mission and fight against hunger in Arkansas. They must understand and articulate the mission and vision of Arkansas Foodbank and desire to work with diverse populations. Team members exemplify Arkansas Foodbank values while representing the organization at public, social, and business settings.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The statements contain the scope of responsibility and essential functions. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or balance peak work periods. Individuals may occasionally work irregular hours.

The Farm & Retail Donations Specialist will be comfortable learning new technology, eager to use Arkansas Foodbank software systems, and possess strong interpersonal skills, a spirit of collaboration, and a commitment to hunger relief.

• Develop and maintain relationships with local farmers, retail stores, and other donors
• Identify opportunities to increase donation volume and frequency
• Coordinate farm and retail donations, including scheduling and logistics
• Receive and document incoming shipments at the Delta location
• Assist with daily operations and coordinate with Warehouse and Transportation teams
• Conduct or assist with local donation pickups
• Track donation activity and maintain donor records
• Represent the Foodbank at community events and donor visits
• Collaborate with internal teams and attend required meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to travel within the Delta region
• Occasional evening or weekend availability as needed

Qualifications

• Associate degree, preferably in Business or a related field, and two years of experience in purchasing, food sourcing, donor relations, retail operations, supply chain, or a related field required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Skilled in the use of computer operations and software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screening.